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Patent GB-2455180-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic re-centering mechanism for a capacitive input device
Inventor: ORSLEY TIMOTHY JAMES
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2008-11-12
Abstract: An input device 19 for a mobile electronic device (10, fig 1) has a moveable upper magnet 20 and a stationary lower magnet 60 to re-center a user interface (such as button 120) to a resting position, and an electrically conductive member 30 attached to the upper magnet 20 whose position is sensed with a drive electrode (45, fig 7) and sense electrodes on an electrode array 40. The button 120 can be moved along an axis 90 and although constrained against sideways movement it can be tilted (fig 6). A plunger 122 moving within upper magnet 20 is used for sensing a click action. The drive electrode 45 has a cross shape and is driven by a 125kHz square wave. The mechanism improves accuracy and speed, gives tactile feedback, has a low profile, and permits the input device and the mobile electronic device to have small form factors.
Patent GB-2465360-A (GB)
Title: A rubber seal for sealing the mouth of a lidded bin
Inventor: BARNES SIMON
IPC: B65F1/16
Filed: 2008-11-13
Abstract: A rubber seal that is fitted to the rim of a wheelie bins body and seals the mouth of the wheelie bin between the body of the bin and the lid of the bin. The seal is in the form of a collar that is stretched to engage with the rim of the wheelie bins body. A groove on the underside of the seal engages with the rim of the wheelie bins body and a second groove on the top of the seal accepts the lip of the bin lid. The seal will help to prevent odours, ensure flies are kept to a minimum, and help to keep the lid down in blustery conditions via gravity, and suction.
Patent GB-2467786-A (GB)
Title: Crushing machine
Inventor: DOBSON JOHN
IPC: B02C13/00
Filed: 2009-02-16
Abstract: A crushing machine has a delivery chute, rotating paddle (504,fig.5), an impaction chamber 103, a drive system (501,502,503,fig.5), and a framework 109 which can accommodate a removable collection receptacle. In this manner the main workings of the machine are all housed above a plate 101, which can be pressed down into a sealed relationship with the top of a suitable container, during crushing. The device may find particular application in the crushing of glass bottles, at licensed premises, into well known bin types, such as a "wheelie bin".
Patent GB-2460553-A (GB)
Title: Wave energy generator with multiple turbines
Inventor: JOHNSON FRASER
IPC: F03B13/14
Filed: 2009-06-08
Abstract: An energy device 1 includes a first turbine, and one or more additional turbines which can be individually activated in such a manner that both the first turbine and the additional turbine(s) operate at or close to their peak efficiency as mass flow increases. The additional turbine(s) may be in series or in parallel with the first turbine and all turbines can then operate close to their peak efficiency at a mass flow that would be too high for efficient operation of the first turbine. The device can be an Oscillating Water Column (OWC) wave energy device; be tension moored; have multiple chambers 1,2,3 partly submerged in water; each chamber having an air cushion and two or more turbines 4 and be tuned to a different resonance. Air ducted to and from atmosphere can be blocked by a guillotine valve to deactivate the additional turbines. Individual activation of multiple turbines can be used to optimise damping and efficiency for varying sea conditions and wave periods.
Patent GB-2460761-A (GB)
Title: Disposable wet towels or wipes
Inventor: EDGERLEY DAVID ANTHONY
IPC: A47K10/02
Filed: 2009-06-10
Abstract: A method of preparing a wet towel or wipe for immediate use includes adding a quantity of water to a dry sheet of rapidly degradable non-woven material. The way in which the water is applied and/or the construction of the sheet creating a moisture gradient across the sheet for a time to enable the wipe to be used before it becomes uniformly wet. The water may be applied from one side of the sheet by an applicator 3a and presented to the user by supports 7. The apparatus may include a scent or moisturiser applicator 4a. In an alternative aspect, an apparatus primes and steams a wipe, and includes a treatment chamber (121, fig 30), a priming water applicator (128b fig 30), and a heating element (111, fig 30) to evaporate a further quantity of water into steam. In a further aspect, an apparatus includes a base unit and a reservoir and treatment chamber unit. In a yet further aspect, a predominantly cellulosic sheet material includes two or more layers.
Patent GB-2472417-A (GB)
Title: Method for distinguishing between Francisella subspecies
Inventor: MITCHELL JAN
IPC: C12N9/10
Filed: 2009-08-06
Abstract: The present invention is concerned with methods and oligonucleotides for specific detection of virulentFrancisella tularensissubspecies tularensis in a sample through amplification of a nucleotide sequence encoding for a target gene. The target gene is present in F tularensis ssp tularensis, but not present inFtularensissspnovicidaorFphilomiragia, and is selected from the group encoding exodeoxyribonuclease III (FTT0959c), formyl transferase , hypothetical membrane protein FTT1598, hypothetical membrane protein FTT0376c, hypothetical protein FTT0602c, hypothetical protein FTT0496, hypothetical protein FTT0523 and hypothetical protein FTT1066c. Oligonucleotides for use in the method are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2462536-A (GB)
Title: Device to remove rain and snow from motorcycle helmet visor
Inventor: GAUNTLETT GEORGE CALVIN
IPC: A42B3/04
Filed: 2009-08-12
Abstract: A device 2 for removing rain or snow from a visor 4 of a motorcycle helmet 6, comprises a wind-directing member 8, securing means 10 for securing the device 2 to the visor 4, and spacer means 12 for spacing the wind-directing member 8 away from the visor 4, creating a gap 14 between the device 2 and the visor 4, the device 2 being positioned at a lower portion of the visor 4 such that air 16 is directed or deflected upwardly through the gap 14 and over a front outer surface 18 of the visor 4 such as to keep the front outer surface 18 of the visor 4 clear of the rain or snow.
Patent GB-2465453-A (GB)
Title: Airway device with specific width and length ratio
Inventor: NASIR MUHAMMED ASLAM
IPC: A61M16/04
Filed: 2009-09-23
Abstract: An airway device for animal or human use, said device comprising an airway tube 11 having a distal end 13 and a proximal end 12, wherein the distal end 13 of the airway tube 11 is surrounded by a non-inflatable laryngeal cuff 14, and wherein the face of the laryngeal cuff 14 is shaped to form an anatomical fit over the laryngeal inlet of an animal or human patient, wherein the face of the laryngeal cuff is a generally elongate elliptical shape, wherein the ratio A/B of the length of the major axis A or the ellipse to the length of the minor axis B of the ellipse is greater than 2 ∓ 10%. In another aspect, the laryngeal cuff incorporates an opening, wherein the opening tapers or narrows towards the proximal end of the cuff.
Patent GB-2460364-A (GB)
Title: Multiple monetary type gaming machine with cash conversion functionality
Inventor: BROSNAN WILLIAM R
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2009-09-24
Abstract: A gaming machine connected in a gaming network or operating as a standalone machine, is capable of accepting two or more currencies for wager game play. The machine operates internally using a native monetary type and converts non-monetary bills to native amounts in the form of restricted or cashable credits. The multiple currency capability of the machine is utilized to encourage the use of restricted credits by adjusting conversion rates, payback tables, and the like. These features, combined with the use of restricted credits, also enable ways to monitor abuse and illegal activity on the gaming machine and implement ways to limit losses by a player. Certain post-conversion processes are used to ensure that the player is returned non-converted amounts. The gaming machine has additional hard and soft meters to process multiple monetary types.
Patent GB-2474072-A (GB)
Title: Spiked leaf picking device
Inventor: DESHPANDE ANAND DHONDO
IPC: A01D9/00
Filed: 2009-10-05
Abstract: A spiked leaf picking device comprises a handle1and a spike base disc2and a leaf ejector disc9. The spike base disc is a circular disc, which is attached at its centre to the handle1of the leaf picker. Twelve spikes10may be attached to the spike base disc2on the surface opposite to the surface on which the handle1is attached. The leaf ejector disc9is a circular disc. It may have twelve holes11. The spikes attached to the spike base disc2pass through the holes in the leaf ejector disc9. The leaf ejector disc9may be connected to the base2by means of fasteners which may comprise hooks5and nails7. The leaf picker is held by its handle1pointing its spikes towards the leaves14on the ground. By downward movement of the leaf picker the spikes pierce through the leaves on the ground. Moving the leaf ejector disc away from the spike base disc ejects the leaves collected on the spikes. The leaves can then be deposited into a suitable container.
Patent GB-2460988-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connector
Inventor: MEECH CLIVE MICHAEL
IPC: H01R13/447
Filed: 2008-03-20
Abstract: An electrical connector (10) adapted to be mounted below a surface (12A) of a substrate (12). The connector comprises a first part 18 having a power output (26,27), which first part is movable between an extended position and a retracted position. In its extended position at least part of the first part (18) extends beyond the surface of the substrate (12) so that it can supply electrical current to an electrical device to be connected thereto, whereas in its retracted position the first part (18) is stowed below the surface (12A) of the substrate. The electrical connector may also comprise a switch adapted to enable electrical current to pass to the power output (26,27), only when said first part (18) is in its extended position.
Patent GB-186576-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in pins or fasteners for connecting metallic parts
IPC: F16B15/06
Filed: 1922-04-08
Abstract: 186,576. Rosenberg, H. Sept. 24, 1921. [Convention date]. Drive-screws.-A drive-screw for connecting metallic plates &c. comprises a pin 1 with a cylindrical body on which a number of high-pitched threads 2 are formed, a head 3 and a plain end 4. The end 4 is slightly greater in diameter than the stem portion of the screw. The pin may be of case-hardened iron or steel. The head 3 may be countersunk. When the end 4 passes through the lower plate, it may be riveted over.
Patent GB-1379707-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for preserving perishable material
IPC: A01F25/00
Filed: 1973-03-01
Abstract: 1379707 Preserving perishable material SNAM PROGETTI SpA 1 March 1973 [1 March 1972] 10099/73 Heading A2D A method for preserving perishable material comprises passing through said material a stream of nitrogen having a relative humidity in the range from 45 to 70%; monitoring the humidity of the stream of nitrogen after its passage through the perishable material; and controlling, in response to the monitored humidity, the relative humidity of the stream of nitrogen before its passage through the perishable material. The nitrogen stream may comprise pure nitrogen or may contain small amounts of oxygen e.g. less than 2% of oxygen. Other gases inert to the perishable material may be present in the nitrogen stream in small amounts. The method may be carried out in the apparatus shown in Fig. 1 wherein nitrogen is passed from supply pipe 1 via pipe 6 to the upper region of container 7. A monitoring device 9 in the nitrogen exit pipe determines the relative humidity of exit nitrogen and, depending upon the value of the relative humidity, two-way valve 2 may be activated to divert incoming nitrogen into humidifier 3. The relative humidity of the incoming nitrogen is thus controlled. The method is particularly applicable to the preservation of cereals and seeds.
Patent GB-146656-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to burners for inverted mantles
IPC: F23D14/30
Filed: 1919-04-23
Abstract: 146,656. Snell, C. Scott-. April 23, 1919. Lighting burners, lighting-holes and doors for. -In an inverted overhead lamp in which the combustion products escape through the centre of the annular burner head to the flue F, the lighting- hole O in the flue F is normally closed by a rotatable ring.
Patent GB-364961-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in pressure regulators
IPC: G05D16/18
Filed: 1931-04-07
Abstract: 364,961. Pressure regulating valves. LAMPMANN, K., 31, Krengeldanz Strasse, Witten, Ruhr, Germany. April 7, 1931, No. 10223. [A Specification was laid open to inspection under Sect. 91 of the Acts, April 8, 1931.] [Class 135.] Valves controlled by pilot or relay valves.-A pressure regulating valve has the deflection of the control diaphragm opposed by a series of springs which are successively brought into operation. The springs may be arranged so that the load increases approximately as the square of the diaphragm deflection. In the form shown in the Figure the main regulating valve 12 is actuated by a double acting piston 11 controlled by a piston auxiliary valve 2 actuated by diaphragm 3 subject to the pressure in the conduit 7. The diaphragm is held in its mid-position by a weighted lever 4 and when deflected one end of the lever successively engages springs 8 or 8a. The diaphragm may be adjustably loaded by a helical spring and a pin on the spindle be provided to engage successively with the springs 8, 8a.
Patent GB-547625-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in indicating system for ovens
IPC: G01J5/40
Filed: 1941-08-12
Abstract: 547,625. Signalling. WILCOLATOR CO. Aug. 12, 1941, No. 10238. Convention date, Sept. 25, 1940. [Class 118 (ii)] A gas oven or other heating appliance is fitted with an indicating device comprising a thermostat placed near the flame and operating a lamp switch whereby a light is shown when the gas is burning, a second thermostat, partially shielded by the first, operating a second light only when the flame is high. The thermostats 38, 38a, operated by radiation from the burner 11, are carried in a casing 40 fitted with a spherical part 47 adjustably held in a bracket 48 on the oven wall. The oven may be fitted with a regulator as described in Specification 492,687, [Group XXIX], and with a safety pilot, as described in U.S.A. Specification 2,064,909.
Patent GB-1104993-A (GB)
Title: Tobacco smoke filters
IPC: C01B32/384
Filed: 1965-03-10
Abstract: 1,104,993. Tobacco smoke filters. U.S. FILTER CORPORATION. 10 March, 1965 [11 March, 1964; 25 Aug., 1964; 2 Dec., 1964], No. 10255/65. Heading A2C. A method of forming a porous body suitable for a tobacco smoke filter comprises feeding a mixture of sorbent granules and a thermo-plastic binding agent therefor on to a flexible belt, shaping the belt to collect the mixture into a body of the required configuration, heating the shaped mixture to form it into a coherent porous body, and thereafter separating the body from the belt. The sorbent granules, which may be activated carbon, silica gel, activated alumina, perlite, sepiolite, soda, fuller's earth, magnesium silicate, asbestos powder or metal oxides, and the thermoplastic binding agent, e.g. polyethylene emulsion, polypropylene, or other polyhydrocarbons, are fed from a hopper 2 to an endless flexible porous belt 6. They are carried through a suction station 22, a steam treatment station 24 and a cooling station 26, the belt having been shaped to form a rod 30 which then passes to a filtermaking machine 32. The mixture may include a small proportion of fillers or additives or granular tobacco and preferably includes from 6¢-30% of binding agent and 85-93¢% of sorbent particles.
Patent GB-1144564-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the construction of shoes
Inventor: DARVILL ANTHONY NOEL
IPC: A43B9/00
Filed: 1965-03-10
Abstract: 1,144,564. Boots &c. CLARKS Ltd. 7 June, 1966 [10 March, 1965], No. 10259/65. Heading A3B. In a method of making a shoe the upper 1 is cut with straight back-seam edges 6, 7 which are closed by the use of adhesive or by sewing and then rounded or bulged to fit the heel. The corresponding edges 8, 9 of the two parts 10, 11 of a heel stiffener and the edges of the lining are also cut straight. A toe puff 12 and a lining 13 are placed on the cut upper which is then folded to a near closed position in which the topline 21 is given any required treatment e.g. skiving, channelling and folding. The upper assembly is then located on a jigging frame by means of pins engaging in holes or slits 20 and the back seam of the upper closed by sewing or cementing. A suitable cement is one based on a two part polyurethane and tri-isocyanate mix which may be set by heating by high frequency means when under pressure. After closing the back seam of the upper the stiffener parts 10, 11 are joined by bonding and any decorative stitching required is applied. The final operation is shaping the straight back by treating the shoe with steam and moulding in one or two stages. The method of making shoes according to the invention results in a saving of leather (Fig. 5) the amount lying between a straight line 30 and a curved line 29 being saved. The leather of the upper may be stretched (Fig. 5) to obtain an additional saving of leather.
Patent GB-565592-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to method of and apparatus for bonding thermoplastic or thermosetting material
IPC: B29C35/12
Filed: 1942-07-22
Abstract: <PICT:0565592/IV/1> Layers of thermoplastic or thermosetting material are bonded by subjecting them to a high frequency, high potential electric field while their outer surfaces are cooled.  Two sheets 10, 11 which are to be bonded are placed between electrodes 12, 13 cooled internally by water circulation.  The electrodes are pressed towards one another, the electrode 10 is earthed and electrode 13 is surrounded by a shield 17 which is earthed.  The material is heated and softened away from the electrodes, due to the cooling of the latter, and spot- or seam-welding of the sheets may be effected.  The frequency employed is about 40 megacycles and the voltage is as high as possible without breaking down the insulation.  Plastics which have been polymerized by heat may be depolymerized by high frequency mechanical supersonic vibrations obtained from an electrically-driven quartz crystal and applied through the electrodes, and the localised depolymerized area is then welded as above.
Patent GB-1501814-A (GB)
Title: Method and an apparatus for mixing plastics foam components
IPC: B29B7/76
Filed: 1976-03-15
Abstract: 1501814 Mixing apparatus UPJOHN CO 15 March 1976 [26 March 1975] 10329/76 Heading B1C In a method and apparatus for making a plastics (especially polyurethane) foam, the reaction components are injected at high pressure into a first mixing chamber 2 which opens into a second mixing chamber 18 inclined thereto and of larger cross-section; and a propellant is injected at a lower pressure adjacent to opening. Preferably as shown the mixing chambers are at right angles and the propellant is injected in a direction opposed to the flow from the first chamber. Each mixing chamber has a plunger 12, 26 actuated by a hydraulic cylinder 14, 20 which when retracted uncovers the injection openings, and when advanced obturates them and discharges and cleans the respective chamber. The reaction components and propellant are recycled during non-operational periods, and the injection nozzles comprise valve members 8, 10, 22 which are opened against a control pressure by the component pressure; the degree of opening is determined by screw adjusters 11, 24. The apparatus may feed a mould.
Patent GB-141719-A (GB)
Title: Electric heating device for metal melting crucibles
IPC: B22D17/04
Filed: 1920-04-13
Abstract: 141,719. Fort-ified Manufacturing Co., (Assignees of Fort, G. L.). July 18, 1917, [Convention date]. Metal pots.-A melting-pot for use in type-setting machines, has an electric heater which is inserted removably in an aperture in the casing of a crucible, and is shaped to extend around the body part and spout of the crucible. As shown, the heater consists of resistance coils 23 supported with heat-insulating material 31 in a cup-shaped metal container 16 having a flange 18 bearing against the casing 2 about the aperture, the container being secured by a pin 21 passing through ears 20 on the casing. A layer 34 of insulating material is interposed between the coils and the crucible. The throat 7 of the spout 6 may be heated by an insulated resistance coil inserted in a tube 38 which is mounted on the side walls 39 of the casing and has a slot 41, Fig. 4, to allow heat to pass to the throat. A drainage tube 36 is fitted below the crucible to drain away metal forced through the pores of the crucible during working. The pot is pivotally mounted, the rocker mechanism being attached to arms 4. A well 8 is provided with a piston 10 and with ports 9 leading to the body of the crucible. According to the Specification as open to inspection under Sect. 91, the electric heater may be replaced by a gas or gasoline heater. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-1262314-A (GB)
Title: Internal combustion engine and feed system regulating device thereof
IPC: F16K1/38
Filed: 1969-02-26
Abstract: 1,262,314. Regulating I. C, engines. ALFA ROMEO S. p. A. Feb. 26, 1969 [April 6, 1968], No. 10413/69. Heading F1B. [Also in Division G3] In the feed system of an internal combustion engine, regulating the flow of fluid between an inlet 8 and an outlet 16, is effected by means of an elastically deformable annular ring 14 which is disposed between two metallic washers 13 and 15 and is compressible in a direction parallel to its axis, and hence deformable radially inwardly, by appropriate adjustment of hollow screw-nut 10, the screw-nut being accessible upon removal of a cap 12. The regulated fluid may be fuel vapour and/or an air-fuel mixture.
Patent GB-291201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to junction boxes for electric conductors
IPC: H01R4/22
Filed: 1927-04-19
Abstract: 291,201. Callender's Cable &. Construction Co., Ltd., and Wilson, A. E. April 19, 1927. Junction - boxes; earth - continuity couplings. - The connection between the continuity wires C of metal sheathed conductors B<1> and a junction box A is made by placing the wires side by side with a tongue or pin A<1>, pressed from or attached to the box A, in a flattened soft metal tube D and crimping the whole together by means of suitable pliers &c. A flexible insulating cap E of fabric &c. secured at one end by a clip E<1> fits over the joint. The conductors B may be connected together by a similar tube D<1> and covered with a similar insulating cap.
Patent GB-678795-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to tunable high-frequency push-pull power amplifiers
IPC: H03F3/54
Filed: 1951-05-04
Abstract: 678,795. Cooling thermionic valves. PHILIPS ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES, Ltd. May 4, 1951 [May 9, 1950], No. 10491/51. Class 39 (i). [Also in Groups XL (b) and XL (c)] In a push-pull high-frequency amplifier (see Group XL (c)) comprising a pair of watercooled valves 21, 23, each of which includes a cooling jacket 27, and in which the anode circuit comprises a pair of Lecher conductors 1, 3 in the form of flattened tubes, being terminated in a short-circuiting plate 17, the arrangement is cooled by means of tubes 51- 53 contained within each of the Lecher conductors: one tube 51 conveys water to the corresponding valve, the others 52, 53 forming return ducts.